Hawks vs. Knicks NBA Playoffs Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for April 30

Hawks vs. Knicks Game Info

• Date: Thursday, April 30, 2026
• Time: 7 p.m. ET
• Venue: State Farm Arena -- Atlanta, Georgia
• Coverage: ESPN

The New York Knicks are slight 2.5-point favorites in a decisive Game 6 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on Thursday, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN. The Knicks have a 3-2 lead in the series. The matchup has an over/under of 214.5.

Hawks vs. Knicks Odds & Spread

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Hawks vs. Knicks Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Knicks win (50.6%)

Hawks vs. Knicks Betting Trends

• The Knicks have covered the spread in a matchup 42 times this season (42-39-1).
• The Hawks have played 82 games, with 44 wins against the spread.
• Games involving the Knicks have hit the over 37 times this season.
• Hawks games this year have hit the over on 41 of 82 set point totals (50%).
• Against the spread, New York has performed better at home, covering 27 times in 40 home games, and 15 times in 42 road games.
• At home, the Knicks exceed the over/under 47.5% of the time (19 of 40 games). They've hit the over in 42.9% of road games (18 of 42 contests).
• Against the spread, Atlanta has had better results on the road (23-18-0) than at home (21-20-0).
• In terms of the over/under, Hawks games have gone over 17 of 41 times at home (41.5%), and 24 of 41 away (58.5%).

Knicks Leaders

• Jalen Brunson averages 26 points, 3.3 rebounds and 6.8 assists, shooting 46.7% from the field and 36.9% from beyond the arc, with 2.6 made treys per game.
• Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 20.1 points, 3 assists and 11.9 boards.
• Mikal Bridges is averaging 14.4 points, 3.8 boards and 3.7 assists. At the other end, he averages 1.3 steals and 0.8 blocked shots.
• OG Anunoby is averaging 16.7 points, 2.2 assists and 5.2 rebounds.
• Josh Hart's numbers on the season are 12 points, 7.4 rebounds and 4.8 assists per game, shooting 50.8% from the field and 41.3% from downtown, with an average of 1.5 made 3-pointers.

Hawks Leaders

• Jalen Johnson averages 22.5 points for the Hawks, plus 10.3 boards and 7.9 assists.
• Per game, Nickeil Alexander-Walker provides the Hawks 20.8 points, 3.4 rebounds and 3.7 assists. He also averages 1.3 steals and 0.5 blocks.
• The Hawks are receiving 11.9 points, 6.8 rebounds and 5.9 assists per game from Dyson Daniels.
• Onyeka Okongwu averages 15.2 points, 7.6 boards and 3.1 assists. He is draining 48% of his shots from the floor and 37.6% from beyond the arc, with 1.9 treys per contest.
• The Hawks get 18.7 points per game from CJ McCollum, plus 3.3 boards and 3.9 assists.

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